MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipes corroding
cracks in front windscreen
flat spot damage to o/s/f road wheel
front washer half blocked
headlamp lenses deteriorating
mixed tyre speed ratings
oil leak ?
slight play in both rear top hub bushes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
brake pipes corroding
cracks in front windscreen
flat spot damage to o/s/f road wheel
front washer half blocked
headlamp lenses deteriorating
mixed tyre speed ratings
oil leak ?
slight play in both rear top hub bushes
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres right on limit
cracks in front windscreen
exhaust corroded
flat spot in o/s/f wheel rim
n/s/f side light dim
o/s/f tyre right on limit
rear brake discs corroding
slight play in rear suspension hub bushes
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres right on limit
cracks in front windscreen
exhaust corroded
flat spot in o/s/f wheel rim
n/s/f side light dim
o/s/f tyre right on limit
rear brake discs corroding
slight play in rear suspension hub bushes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres on limit
cracks in front windscreen
front washers half blocked
mixed tyre speed ratings
n/s/f tyre on limit
nail in n/s/r tyre side wall
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres on limit
cracks in front windscreen
front washers half blocked
mixed tyre speed ratings
n/s/f tyre on limit
nail in n/s/r tyre side wall
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage
vt32 was issued
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust corroding
front washers half blocked
slight oil leak
slight play in n/s/r upper suspention hub bush
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
a/f stain from belt area
stain on fuel tank
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
a/f stain from belt area
stain on fuel tank
engine has oil leak at offside
offside front sill skirt damaged and insecure
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HX51 HBC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX51 HBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HX51 HBC registered?
HX51 HBC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2001.
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